University of York Academics Celebrated Among World’s Top-Cited Scientists in New Global Rankings

University of York Academics Celebrated Among World’s Top-Cited Scientists in New Global Rankings

(IN BRIEF) More than 150 researchers from the University of York have been recognized in the prestigious Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, which highlights the most-cited scientists globally. The rankings, based on 2022 citation data, reflect the significant global impact of York’s academics across various disciplines, including Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. Professor Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, praised the achievement as a testament to the University’s contribution to curiosity-driven research that is making a difference in the world.

(PRESS RELEASE) YORK, 23-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of York have been prominently featured in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, a globally recognized database that highlights the world’s most-cited scientists. Over 150 academics from York have made the prestigious list, which showcases their significant contributions across various disciplines.

Professor Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at York, praised the accomplishment: “This recognition demonstrates the impact our researchers are making globally. It’s fantastic to see colleagues from across all three faculties—Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities—acknowledged for their work. I congratulate them on their outstanding achievements and their dedication to advancing research that is transforming the world.”

The rankings are derived from citation data for 2022, using metrics such as the h-index, co-authorship adjustments, and a composite citation score (c-score) to measure the influence of scientists. The list includes the top 100,000 most-cited scientists globally or those in the top 2% of their respective fields, based on data from Scopus.

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